The Office of the University Chaplain, located in Lawless Chapel, provides University-wide
coordination for religious life at Dillard. When the University is in session, worship
is offered on the Sunday evenings at 6pm. in the Chapel. Campus organizations are
encouraged to support the service by beginning their special weeks in the Chapel by
“sponsoring” the service and participating and leading the worship service with announcements
of their events for that week. The VisionQuest Chorale [hyperlink for Chorale & Dancers]
is the primary source of musical support for the Chapel. The VisionQuest Dancers dance
at a frequency of about twice per month.

Dillard University resulted from a 1935 merger of two historically African-American
and denominationally affiliated institutions.

Mission and Vision

Dillard University's mission is to produce graduates who excel, become world leaders,
are broadly educated and culturally aware.

VisionQuest

VisionQuest, the Program for vocation at Dillard University that exists in order to
help you find your purpose in life.

Rev. Earnest Salsberry, Chaplain

A native of Port Arthur, Texas, Salsberry received a master's degree in divinity from
Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta with a concentration in psychology of religion
and pastoral care. He completed post-graduate studies in clinical pastoral education.